Question

A merchant gives 800 g instead of 1000 g to a customer. What is the merchant's percentage profit?

• A. 15%
• B. 25%
• C. 20%
• D. 10%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 25%

Let the cost price (CP) of 1 kg = ₹100 (assume for simplicity).

He gives only 800 g for ₹100.

Cost of 800 g = $( \frac{800}{1000} \times 100 = ₹80 )$

So,
Profit = $(100 - 80 = ₹20)$

$\text{Profit \%} = \frac{20}{80} \times 100 = 25\%$

Answer: 25%